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Vishalla – Restaurant Review

Vishalla – The Great Thali ‘So many celebrities have visited our restaurant over the years and today we have you too’, his eyes twinkling, 82 year old Surendra Patel ji welcomes me into his office which is in the premises … Continue reading

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Dowlat Villas Palace The Heritage – Experiences

When one stays at the Dowlat Villas Palace The Heritage, a heritage hotel in the town of Himmatnagar which is the district headquarters of Sabarkantha district in Gujarat, India, one also discovers many hitherto unknown historical gems that exist in … Continue reading

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Dowlat Villas Palace The Heritage – Himmatnagar – Gujarat

Tall white metal gates greet us as we approach the heritage hotel. Regal and imposing, they bear circular plates depicting the sun, the coat of arms and the flag of the Idar state. A trishul (trident) sits atop, pointing skywards. … Continue reading

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Darbargadh Poshina Heritage Palace – Excursions

  The Darbargadh Poshina Heritage Palace lies in northern Gujarat amidst the ruggedly beautiful Aravalli range of mountains and close to the borders of Rajasthan. Poshina is a tribal village deep within the rural environs of the region and while … Continue reading

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Darbargadh Poshina Heritage Palace – Poshina, Gujarat

  Rural Gujarat is emerald green in springtime and an absolute treat for the eyes. My cab whizzes past large tracts of pastoral land and the 4 hour journey from Ahmedabad to Poshina is a very pleasant one, on roads … Continue reading

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Mani Mansion – Farm and Experiences

The smoky aroma of fresh green, milky wheat being roasted on a open fire, wafts across to us as we drive up into the farm. I feel a great sense of excitement and delight at the sight of rows upon … Continue reading

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Mani Mansion – Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Tucked away in the heart of the busy Ahmedabad, an ancient heritage mansion holds its own among the modernity that has sprung around it. Hidden amongst the high rise buildings that tower over it, this charming oasis has the advantage … Continue reading

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Dinosaur Park and Museum – Raiyoli, Balasinor, Gujarat

A gigantic dinosaur rises up over the horizon, its large mouth agape in a silent roar or is that a huge smile? šŸ˜€ A terrifyingly friendly welcome, deep within Raiyoli, a remote village of India. ‘Meet theĀ Rajasaurus narmadensis which means … Continue reading

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Balasinor, Gujarat – Things to do

When one stays at the Garden Palace Heritage Homestay at Balasinor, Gujarat, there is ample entertainment provided by the nearly 40 species of resident birds and someone like me will be able to pass all their time just chasing them … Continue reading

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Garden Palace, Balasinor, Gujarat – Balasinori Cuisine

In the previous post we were exploring the Heritage stay at the Garden Palace Balasinor in the erstwhile princely state of Balasinor in Gujarat, India. While the place has its old world charm and the surrounding attractions include a world … Continue reading

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